POLICE are investigating a report of an alleged murder committed on Stenson Roland, a 35-year-old miner, which occurred at about 23:30 hours on Saturday at Imbaimadai Landing, Upper Mazaruni River.

According to a statement, investigations have revealed that the victim was consuming alcohol at Pompey’s shop at Imbaimadai Landing when the suspect, identified as ‘Rohaman’, suddenly approached him and dealt him one stab with a knife to his upper left side chest and then fled into the bushes.

Police, on arrival at the scene, saw the body of Roland lying on the ground, clad in a green 3/4 trousers and a blood-soaked grey vest. The body was examined, and a puncture wound was seen on the upper left-side chest area.

The body was examined by Community Health Worker, Maraline Austin, who pronounced him dead at the scene. The body was then taken to the Community Health Centre to await a post-mortem examination.

Investigation in progress.